items tagged with Cellphones
Telstra predicts Christmas SMS will “break records” again
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-22 19:41:17
No doubt set to issue a similar statement for New Year’s Eve SMS text messages, Telstra says that Christmas Day SMS text messaging and video calling will break all previous records. Telstra is also taking the opportunity to plug its Next G network, BigPond digital media products and showcase how many staff it will have on hand to help on Christmas day, all of whom are presumably getting paid a lot to postpone their Christmas to December 26.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-22 19:41:17
No doubt set to issue a similar statement for New Year’s Eve SMS text messages, Telstra says that Christmas Day SMS text messaging and video calling will break all previous records. Telstra is also taking the opportunity to plug its Next G network, BigPond digital media products and showcase how many staff it will have on hand to help on Christmas day, all of whom are presumably getting paid a lot to postpone their Christmas to December 26.
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iPhone nano rumours fanned by case manufacturer
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-22 16:09:04
Among the varied Apple rumours is the fabled iPhone nano. The case manufacturer that's scored two from two - iPhone 3G and fourth-gen iPod nano products ahead of Apple's announcements - is now flagging cases for the iPhone nano.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-22 16:09:04
Among the varied Apple rumours is the fabled iPhone nano. The case manufacturer that's scored two from two - iPhone 3G and fourth-gen iPod nano products ahead of Apple's announcements - is now flagging cases for the iPhone nano.
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iPhone Dev Team demos “yellowsn0w” in unlock video
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-22 03:10:02
iPhone 3G users who’ve patiently been waiting for the iPhone Dev Team to release its “yellowsn0w” application can now see a video of the unlock in action – as they impatiently wait for December 31, 2008 when the app is due to be released!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-22 03:10:02
iPhone 3G users who’ve patiently been waiting for the iPhone Dev Team to release its “yellowsn0w” application can now see a video of the unlock in action – as they impatiently wait for December 31, 2008 when the app is due to be released!
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iPhone 3G unlock “yellowsn0w” coming Dec 31, 2008!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-16 06:51:52
The iPhone Dev Team has done it, promising to release an iPhone 3G unlock “New Year’s Eve 2008”, for iPhone 3Gs with baseband 2.11.07 or earlier, throwing a few snowballs of yellow snow Apple’s way!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-16 06:51:52
The iPhone Dev Team has done it, promising to release an iPhone 3G unlock “New Year’s Eve 2008”, for iPhone 3Gs with baseband 2.11.07 or earlier, throwing a few snowballs of yellow snow Apple’s way!
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3 Mobile survey shows Aussies won’t give up their phones
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-15 01:21:53
In a time of economic crisis and greatly reduced spending by consumers, a new survey shows that Australians are loathe to give up their mobile phone habits, preferring to give up exercise, coffee and escapades with friends first.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-15 01:21:53
In a time of economic crisis and greatly reduced spending by consumers, a new survey shows that Australians are loathe to give up their mobile phone habits, preferring to give up exercise, coffee and escapades with friends first.
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Trading Post renews bid to outbid eBay - on mobiles!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-09 18:47:44
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-12-09 18:47:44
After launching a new auction site earlier this year, Sensis and Telstra are ratcheting up the pressure against eBay with the launch of a new “mobile” shopping and auction site that also works from mobile phones, even delivering free SMS alerts on bids, outbids and auction wins. Can Sensis bounce the eBay behemoth?
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28TEL introduces free mobile to Skype calls
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2008-12-09 02:44:16
Telecoms service provider Linkwell International has added a free mobile to Skype calling service to its 28TEL mobile communications service brand. The Hong Kong based telco claims its 'Mobile 2 Skype' service, which allows 28TEL users to call online Skype users directly through their mobile phones, is the first service of its type to be launched worldwide.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Services
2008-12-09 02:44:16
Telecoms service provider Linkwell International has added a free mobile to Skype calling service to its 28TEL mobile communications service brand. The Hong Kong based telco claims its 'Mobile 2 Skype' service, which allows 28TEL users to call online Skype users directly through their mobile phones, is the first service of its type to be launched worldwide.
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Australian “SOS” software app for Nokia phones could save lives
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-08 01:24:19
MySpot V.3 “tracking and safety” phone software has been released for Nokia and Symbian phones equipped with a GPS which can track workers such as security guards, nurses, at-risk ex-hospital patients or anyone needing the service, while also offering an “SOS panic button which instantly shows the exact location” of the person pressing the button.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-08 01:24:19
MySpot V.3 “tracking and safety” phone software has been released for Nokia and Symbian phones equipped with a GPS which can track workers such as security guards, nurses, at-risk ex-hospital patients or anyone needing the service, while also offering an “SOS panic button which instantly shows the exact location” of the person pressing the button.
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Try-phone from RIM a Storm in a teacup
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-07 20:46:41
Mobile phone manufacturers should hang their collective heads in shame. Almost two years after Steve Jobs showed off the revolutionary iPhone to the world at Macworld 2007, the best the likes of RIM, Nokia and others can come up with are pale me too imitations. The Blackberry Storm is no exception.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-07 20:46:41
Mobile phone manufacturers should hang their collective heads in shame. Almost two years after Steve Jobs showed off the revolutionary iPhone to the world at Macworld 2007, the best the likes of RIM, Nokia and others can come up with are pale me too imitations. The Blackberry Storm is no exception.
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$99 iPhone not coming after all?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-07 05:10:29
Although the Boy Genius Report (BGR) said that WalMart would possibly be launching a 4GB $99 iPhone sometime this month, new reports say that while WalMart may well be getting ready to sell the iPhone, it won’t be a 4GB version.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-07 05:10:29
Although the Boy Genius Report (BGR) said that WalMart would possibly be launching a 4GB $99 iPhone sometime this month, new reports say that while WalMart may well be getting ready to sell the iPhone, it won’t be a 4GB version.
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Unlocked Google Android developer gPhones now available
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-06 20:02:04
For US $399, plus shipping and a US $25 fee to join the developer program, developers in one of 18 countries (including Australia) can purchase a fully unlocked G1 Android gPhone from Google – and start coding!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-06 20:02:04
For US $399, plus shipping and a US $25 fee to join the developer program, developers in one of 18 countries (including Australia) can purchase a fully unlocked G1 Android gPhone from Google – and start coding!
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iPhone - the Paris Hilton of mobile phones?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-05 03:41:59
A report from “Strand Consult” analyses the iPhone from the operators’ point of view, and aside from deciding to send an insult Paris Hilton’s way, outlines its 10 views on the iPhone debate, saying it’s an “operator’s worst friend”.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-05 03:41:59
A report from “Strand Consult” analyses the iPhone from the operators’ point of view, and aside from deciding to send an insult Paris Hilton’s way, outlines its 10 views on the iPhone debate, saying it’s an “operator’s worst friend”.
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G1 Android gPhone already on sale down under
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-04 19:57:28
Although the Kogan Agora will start shipping to buyers on January 29, 2009, having already gone on pre-sale, a report says that the original G1 Android gPhones are now on sale in Australia thanks to grey market imports.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-04 19:57:28
Although the Kogan Agora will start shipping to buyers on January 29, 2009, having already gone on pre-sale, a report says that the original G1 Android gPhones are now on sale in Australia thanks to grey market imports.
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World’s second Google Android gPhone launches!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-03 16:19:15
Kogan, the Australian company that has electronics custom manufactured in China to sell direct to Australians, has pulled off a cool scoop in the world’s second Android phone to launch and the very first in Australia, starting at AUD $299 and not locked to any network. Wow!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-03 16:19:15
Kogan, the Australian company that has electronics custom manufactured in China to sell direct to Australians, has pulled off a cool scoop in the world’s second Android phone to launch and the very first in Australia, starting at AUD $299 and not locked to any network. Wow!
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3 Mobile goes Bold... BlackBerry Bold
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-03 03:08:05
The BlackBerry Bold boldly goes where BlackBerries have gone before – to the 3 Mobile network in Australia. BlackBerry fans on 3 who want the best physical QWERTY keyboarded Blackberry in existence are sure to be shaken and stirred at the news.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-12-03 03:08:05
The BlackBerry Bold boldly goes where BlackBerries have gone before – to the 3 Mobile network in Australia. BlackBerry fans on 3 who want the best physical QWERTY keyboarded Blackberry in existence are sure to be shaken and stirred at the news.
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LG's Renoir, the latest iPhone-esque masterpiece?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-02 22:21:29
LG’s 8 megapixel “Renoir” touch screen smartphone has finally arrived in Australia, with an advertising campaign showing just how many features have been squeezed in to challenge the iPhone, Omnia and even the N97, although where’s the 3.5mm headphone socket?!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-02 22:21:29
LG’s 8 megapixel “Renoir” touch screen smartphone has finally arrived in Australia, with an advertising campaign showing just how many features have been squeezed in to challenge the iPhone, Omnia and even the N97, although where’s the 3.5mm headphone socket?!
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OMG! Nokia’s real iPhone competitor is the N97!!!1!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-02 08:29:40
If you thought the 5800 was Nokia’s iPhone clone, the long awaited N-Series version of the 5800 has been outed today at Nokia World in Barcelona, and it’s the N97! Coming with some serious specs including a slide out QWERTY keyboard, the only downside is the 4-6 month wait in mid 2009 before consumers can buy them.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-12-02 08:29:40
If you thought the 5800 was Nokia’s iPhone clone, the long awaited N-Series version of the 5800 has been outed today at Nokia World in Barcelona, and it’s the N97! Coming with some serious specs including a slide out QWERTY keyboard, the only downside is the 4-6 month wait in mid 2009 before consumers can buy them.
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Another study finds cell phone use in cars dangerous
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-02 08:02:50
A U.S. study has piled on more damaging evidence that cell phones used while driving is worse than driving drunk, slows reaction times of teenagers down to seniors, and causes drivers to tailgate. And the chatter goes on....
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-02 08:02:50
A U.S. study has piled on more damaging evidence that cell phones used while driving is worse than driving drunk, slows reaction times of teenagers down to seniors, and causes drivers to tailgate. And the chatter goes on....
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Are seniors an "EasyTouch" for Telstra?
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2008-11-28 00:30:38
Telstra's eyeing up the senior market with a new 3G phone designed with older users in mind, although anyone that prefers 'just a phone' might see that with the EasyTouch Discovery, there's more than meets the eye.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Mobiles
2008-11-28 00:30:38
Telstra's eyeing up the senior market with a new 3G phone designed with older users in mind, although anyone that prefers 'just a phone' might see that with the EasyTouch Discovery, there's more than meets the eye.
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“Rampant” iPhone OS 2.2 issues?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-11-26 22:42:26
Phone Atlas is reporting “rampant” iPhone OS 2.2 issues for some users, from Wi-Fi problems, to missing apps (including Safari, Camera and third party apps), to problems connecting with iTunes, while others report smooth sailing. Yep, it’s the "iPhone OS update gamble", but whether you’re really experiencing problems or not probably depends on the RDF.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology feature
Category: iPhone
2008-11-26 22:42:26
Phone Atlas is reporting “rampant” iPhone OS 2.2 issues for some users, from Wi-Fi problems, to missing apps (including Safari, Camera and third party apps), to problems connecting with iTunes, while others report smooth sailing. Yep, it’s the "iPhone OS update gamble", but whether you’re really experiencing problems or not probably depends on the RDF.
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